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$20,000  OFFERED  ITST  PREMIUMS. 


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OFFICERS  OF  THE  ASSOCIATION. 


I.  N.  MARKS,  President. 


H.  R.  SWASEY,  1st  Vice  President;  C.  H.  SLOCOMB,  2d  Vice  President; 
JOSIAH  COLE,  3d  Vice  President. 

LUTHER  HOMES,  Secretary  and  Treasurer. 


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DIRECTORS. 


I.  N.  MARKS, 

H.  R.  SWASEY, 

C.  H.  SLOCOMB, 
JOSIAH  COLE, 
LAFAYETTE  FOLGER, 
G.  A.  BREAUX, 

GEO.  W.  SIZER, 

J.  DAVIDSON, 
RICHARD  SWAIN. 

O.  E.  HALL, 


W.  B.  SCHMIDT, 

G.  F.  KNIGHT, 

N.  RICHARDS, 
NORMAN  STORY, 
LUTHER  HOMES, 
JOSIAH  ELLISON. 
FRED.  CAMERDEN, 
JOHN  PEMBERTON, 
WILLIAMSON  SMITH, 
A.  BOWER, 


A.  W.  MERRIAM. 


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PERMANENT  COMMITTEES. 

FINANCE — Fred.  Camerden,  Chairman  ; 

Williamson  Smith,  and  W.  B.  Schmidt. 

FAIR  GROUNDS— C.  H.  Slocomb,  Chairman  ; 

G.  A.  Breaux,  O.  E.  Hall,  Norman  Story,  J.  Ellison,  J.  Pemberton, 
and  A.  W.  Merriam. 

PREMIUMS— II.  R.  Swasey,  Chairman; 

J.  Cole,  J.  Davidson,  G.  W.  Sizer,  L.  Folger,  R.  Swain,  and  G. 
F.  Knight. 

INVITATION  AND  RECEPTION— Luther  Homes,  Chairman  ; 

Newton  Richards,  and  A.  Bower. 

PRINTING— G.  W.  Sizer,  Chairman  ; 

G.  A.  Breaux,  and  H.  R.  Swasey. 

CORRESPONDENCE— Richard  Swain,  Chairman  ; 

G.  F.  Knight,  and  L.  Folger. 


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ADDRESS. 


To  the  Manufacturers ,  Agriculturists,  Artisans, 

Mechanics  and  Stock  Raisers  of  the  United  States ; 

The  Mechanics’  and  Agricultural  Fair  Association  of  Louis- 
lyna,  having  determined  'to  hold  a  Grand  Fair,  on  their  grounds,  in 
the  city  of  New  Orleans,  commencing  the  20th  November,  1866,  now 
submit  the  subjoined  list  of  premiums  for  the  consideration  of  Ex¬ 
hibitors  throughout  the  United  States. 

Organized  with  the  object  and  design  of  promoting  and  fostering 
improvements  in  all  the  various  departments  of  agriculture,  includ¬ 
ing  cotton,  sugar,  coffee,  tobacco,  rice,  hemp,  &c.,  &e. ;  horticulture, 
fruits,  vegetables,  ornamental  and  staple  gardening;  the  promotion 
and  development  of  the  mechanic  arts;  home  manufactures  in  all 
branches;  the  rearing,  improvement  and  development  of  the  races 
of  useful  animals;  the  general  advancement  of  rural  economy;  the 
encouragement  of  household  manufactures;  and  the  dissemination 
of  useful  knowledge  upon  such  subjects  by  offering  inducements  and 
premiums  therefor.  The  Association  confidently  appeals  to  the 
mechanical  and  agricultural  interests  of  the  country  for  co-operation. 

All  the  necessary  arrangements  are  now  being  made  for  the  con¬ 
summation  of  the  enterprise. 

There  will  be  in  readiness  for  Exhibitors,  buildings,  large  and 
comprehensive,  in  every  way  adapted  to  work  and  display  machinery 
of  all  kinds,  to  show  to  advantage  manufactured,  agricultural  and 
horticultural  specimens  in  every  variety.  Extensive  stabling,  for 
the  sheltering  and  exhibiting  of  all  kinds  of  stock,  will  be  found 
upon  the  grounds. 

With  this  brief  statement  of  the  preparations  now  under  way, 
the  Association  would  earnestly  request  all  persons  who  may  desire 
to  work  mutually  with  us,  to  place  themselves  in  correspondence 
with  us  at  as  early  a  period  as  possible,  in  order  that  we  may  know 
how  much  room  will  be  required  by  Exhibitors.  In  all  cases  prompt 
replies  will  be  returned. 

We  trust  that  inventors  and  manufacturers  of  improved  imple¬ 
ments  of  agriculture,  in  all  portions  of  our  country,  will  send  to  the 


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Fair,  specimens  of  their  genius  and  handiwork,  that  our  farmers  may 
see  the  wonderful  progress  made  in  this  branch  of  human  industry, 
and  adapt  them  to  their  own  wants  in  this  latitude.  There  is  no 
section  of  the  country  where  a  better  market  can  be  created  for  the 
sale  of  these  articles.  The  same  argument  may  be  presented,  with 
almost  equal  force,  as  to  stock  and  cattle  of  every  kind. 

To  our  own  artisans,  mechanics  and  others,  we  look  f,or  important 
aid,  and  expect  to  find  a  friendly  rivalry  created  in  many  of  the 
branches  of  industry.  The  humblest  mechanic  amongst  us  can  con¬ 
tribute  to  the  Fair  some  evidence  of  his  skill;  and  it  is  the  para¬ 
mount  duty  of  all  to  labor  to  sustain  and  promote  the  effort  now 
being  made  by  this  Association.  Calculated  by  its  very  nature  to 
develop  and  to  contribute  to  improve  the  mechanical  and  agricul¬ 
tural  interests  of  our  State  and  people,  the  Association  will  leave 
nothing  untried  to  accomplish  this  end.  With  this  view,  we  come 
before  the  country  with  the  subjoined  list  of  premiums,  sufficiently 
liberal  and  comprehensive  in  character,  to  command  (as  we  trust) 
the  attention  of  the  various  industrial  pursuits  of  the  country. 

Awarding  committees  will  be  hereafter  selected  from  among  dis¬ 
interested  and  competent  persons,  resident  in  all  sections  of  the 
country,  and  their  names  will  be  announced  in  due  time. 


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PROGRAMME. 


EXHIBITION  IN  THE  ARENA, 

To  commence  precisely  at  11  o'clock,  A.  M.,  each  day,  and  to  proceed  in 
the  order  here  laid  down. 

FIRST  DAY— TUESDAY,  20th  November,  1866. 

PREMIUM  CATTLE.  . 

1.  Cattle,  native  and  crosses  of  all  kinds. 

2.  Milch  Cows. 

3.  Fat  Cattle. 

4.  Oxen. 

5.  Cattle,  thorough  bred,  of  all  kinds. 

SECOND  DAY— WEDNESDAY,  21st  November,  1866. 

PREMIUM  HORSES.  1 
Draft  Horses,  Stallions  and  Mares. 

Matched  Horses  and  Mares. 

Stallions,  Geldings  and  Mares,  for  single  harness. 

Jacks  and  Jennets. 

THIRD  DAY— THURSDAY,  22d  November,  1866. 

PREMIUM  HORSES. 

Blooded  Stallions. 

Blooded  Mares. 

Saddle  Horses,  (Stallions,  Mares  and  Geldings.) 

Roadsters. 

FOURTH  DAY— FRIDAY,  23d  November,  1866. 

Premium  Mules. 

Single  Mules. 

Mules  in  pairs. 

FIFTH  DAY— SATURDAY,  24th  November,  1866. 

Premium  Sheep,  of  all  kinds. 

Premium  Hogs. 


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SIXTH  DAY— MONDAY,  26th  November,  1866. 

Glee  Club. 

Trotting  Matches. 

SEVENTH  DAY— TUESDAY,  27th  November,  1866. 
GRAND  TRIAL  OF  FIRE  ENGINES. 

To  conclude  with  a  Cavalcade  of  all  the  Premium  Stock,  in  the 
following  order  : 

Blooded  Horses. 

•  Draft  Horses. 

Roadsters. 

Matched  Horses. 

Harness  Horses. 

Saddle  Horses. 

Jacks,  and  Jennets. 

Mules. 

Thorough-bred  Cattle. 

Natives  and  crosses  $f  all  kinds. 

Milch  Cows. 

Oxen,  Cattle,  Sheep. 


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SCHEDULE  OF  PREMIUMS. 

Premiums  will  be  paid  in  Silver  Plate,  Medals  or  Money,  at  the 
option  of  the  successful  competitors.  All  Premiums  not  called  for 
within  sixty  days  after  the  close  of  the  Fair  will  be  considered 
forfeited. 

Essays  and  Treatises. 

Class  1.  Cattle. 

2.  Horses.  • 

3.  Sheep. 

4.  Swine. 

5.  Poultry. 

G.  Agricultural  Machines  and  Implements. 

7.  Cotton,  Sugar  and  Tobacco. 

8.  Salted  and  Cured  Meat. 

9.  Bread  and  Cereal  Food. 

10.  Garden  and  Orchard  Products. 

11.  Native  Wine  and  Malt  Liquor. 

12.  Preserves,  Pickles,  &c. 

13.  Flowers  and  Floral  Designs. 

MECHANICAL  DEPARTMENT. 

14.  Vehicles. 

15.  Stoves,  Castings,  Cast  Metal,  Brass  and  Bell-founder’s 

Ware. 

.  16.  Paper  Making,  Printing,  Bookbinding,  Hatters,  Uphol¬ 

sterers,  Brushmakers,  Coopering  and  Basketmakers. 

17.  Cabinet  Work. 

18.  Curriers,  Saddlers,  Trunkmakers  and  Shoemakers. 

19.  Needle,  Shell  and  Wax  Work. 

Special  Premium— S.  N.  Moody. 

20.  Musical  Instruments. 

Special  Premium— Glee  Club. 

21.  Philosophical,  Chemical,  Surgical,  Dental,  Drawing  In- 
•  struments,  &c. 

22.  Sculpture,  Painting  and  Drawing. 

•  SPECIAL  PREMIUMS. 

Fire  Engines — Trials  of  skill  and  capacity. 


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FIRST  GRAND  FAIR 

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This  Fair  will  take  place  in  the  city  of  New  Orleans,  La.,  com¬ 
mencing  on  Tuesday,  the  20th  of  November,  1866,  continuing  every 
day,  until  Tuesday,  the  21th. 

The  gates  will  be  open  for  the  admission  of  visitors  from  8 
o’clock,  A.  M.,  until  sundown  of  each  day. 

The  several  officers  and  committees  will  meet  at  the  President’s 
office,  at  .8  o’clock,  on  the  morning  of  opening,  to  perfect  the  ar¬ 
rangements. 

The  judges  are  requested  to  report  at  the  office  of  the  Secretary, 
where  badges  will  be  furnished  to  them. 

Vacancies  will  be  filled  by  the  President.  The  judges  will,  at 
their  discretion,  appoint  a  time  for  the  examination  of  animals  in 
their  stalls,  of  which  due  notice  will  be  given  through  the  committee 
to  exhibitors. 

The  exhibition  in  the  arena  will  take  place  punctually  at  the 
hour  specified  in  the  programme. 

The  judges  will  report  not  only  the  animals  and  articles  entitled 
to  premiums,  but  also  those  next  in  merit  in  each  class,  to  meet  the 
contingency  of  any  objection  to  the  awards  which  may  arise,  and 
also  that  they  may  receive  suitable  commendation.  Any  animal  or 
article  which,  in  the  opinion  of  the  judges,  deserves  special  commen¬ 
dation,  will  be  so  reported  to  the  committee;  but  no  premium  mil 
be  awarded  when  the  animal  or  article  shall  not,  in  the  opinion  of 
the  judges,  be  deemed  worthy,  though  there  should  be  no  compe¬ 
tition. 

Regard  will  be  had  to  the  purity  of  blood,  as  established  by 
pedigree,  symmetry,  size  and  general  characteristics  of  the  several 
breeds  of  animals;  and  the  judges  will  make  proper  allowance  for 
age,  feeding  and  other  circumstances.  They  are  expressly  required 
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not  to  give  encouragement  to  over-fed  animals  in  the  breeding 

classes. 

If  not  satisfied  as  to  the  regularity  of  the  entries  in  their  respec¬ 
tive  classes,  they  will  apply  to  the  Secretary  for  information  ;  and 
should  there  still  be  any  doubt,  after  examination,  or  if  any  animal 
or  article  is  of  such  a  character  as  not  to  be  entitled  to  exhibition  in 
competition,  they  will  report  the  facts  to  the  Secretary,  for  the  con¬ 
sideration  of  the  committees,  that  such  course  may  be  adopted  as  the 
case  may  require. 

No  person  who  is  an  exhibitor  can  act  as  a  judge  in  the  class  in 
which  he  exhibits  ;  and  during  the  examination  by  the  judges,  if 
any  person  interferes,  by  letter  or  otherwise,  he  will  be  excluded 
from  the  competition;  but  exhibitors,  when  requested,  are  expected 
to  make  written  or  verbal  statements  concerning  their  contributions. 

Judges  are  particularly  requested  to  hand  in  their  reports  to  the 
Secretary  as  soon  as  their  decisions  are  made,  and  as  one  great  ob¬ 
ject  of  the  Association  is  to  collect  valuable  information  upon  the 
subject  matter  of  the  exhibition,  the  several  committees  are  re¬ 
quested  to  gather  all  the  information  possible  from  exhibitors  in  , 
their  classes,  and  to  make  thejr  reports  as  full  as  time  and  circum¬ 
stances  will  permit. 

The  reports  of  judges  will  be  published  immediately  after  the 
close  of  the  Fair. 

The  successful  competitors  for  gold  and  silver  medals  may  re¬ 
ceive  the  value  in  money,  if  desired. 

The  judges,  committees  and  invited  guests  will  dine  with  the 
officers  of  the  Society  daily,  at  3  o’clock,  P.  M.  To  prevent  mistake 
or  confusion,  they  are  requested  to  procure  their  dinner  tickets  at 
the  office  of  the  Secretary. 

Entries  of  stock  can  be  made  at  the  office  of  the  Secretary,  on 
the  grounds,  until  9  o’clock,  A.  M.,  on'  Tuesday,  the  20th,  when  the 
books  will  be  closed. 

The  exhibition  of  stock  in  the  arena  will  take  place  precisely  at 
the  time  specified,  and  animals  not  prepared  at  the  proper  time  and 
place  may,  at  the  discretion  of  the  judges,  be  ruled  out  of  competi¬ 
tion.  All  stock  will  be  marked  with  cards,  furnished  by  the  Secre¬ 
tary,  designating  the  class  and  number  of  entry,  and  during  the 
time  of  exhibition,  or  until  the  awards  are  made,  all  animals  and 
articles  must  be  entirely  under  the  control  and  management  of  the 
officers  of  the  Association. 


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Authentic  pedigree  of  blooded  stock  of  all  kinds  will  be  required. 

No  horse  will  be  allowed  a  premium  unless  sound. 

Ample  and  complete  arrangements  for  the  exhibition  and  trial 
of  all  stock  will  be  prepared. 

It  is  confidently  expected  that  arrangements  will  be  made  with 
the  principal  railroad  and  steamboat  lines,  centering  in  the  city,  for 
the  return  of  all  stock  and  articles,  free  of  charge,  on  presentation 
of  the  Secretary’s  certificate  that  the  same  has  been  on  exhibition, 
and  every  facility  will  be  afforded  by  the  city  railroads  and  express 
*  lines  of  omnibuses  to  reach' the  Fair  Grounds,  which  are  located  but 
a  few  minutes’  ride  from  Canal  street,  the  centre  of  the  city. 

For  the  convenience  of  visitors,  a  telegraph  office  will  be  estab¬ 
lished  at  the  grounds,  connecting  with  all  the  principal  offices 
in  the  United  States,  where  dispatches  may  be  forwarded  and 
replies  received.  A  bulletin  board  will  be  kept,  qpon  which  will  be 
placed  the  names  of  all  those  for  whom  telegrams  are  received. 
Provision  will  also  be  made  to  have,  on  the  grounds  the  police  and 
fire-alarm  telegraphs  of  this  city. 

A  spacious  building,  with  saloons  and  drawing  rooms,  where 
female  attendants  will  be  in  waiting,  for  the  accommodation  of  lady 
visitors. 

Kefreshments  will  be  furnished  in  abundance  and  at  a  moderate 
charge. 

A  popular  and  competent  confectioner  has  been  engaged,  who 
will  furnish  ices,  oysters,  pies,  &c.,  for  the  convenience  of  those 
wishing  to  remain  the  entire  day  on  the  grounds. 

To  assist  exhibitors  who  may  wish  to  dispose  of  their  stock,  the 
services  of  a  popular  and  efficient  auctioneer  will  be  secured,  and 
the  use  of  a  prominent  portion  of  the  grounds  will  be  given  each 
day  during  the  dinner  hour.  Owners  wishing  to  sell  will  notify  the 
Secretary,  who'  will  cause  the  sale  to  be  advertised  and  placarded  at 
the  grounds. 

The  Fair  Grounds  Committee  will  take  every  precaution  for  the 
safe  keeping  of  stock  and  all  articles  offered  for  exhibition,  after  the 
same  have  been  placed  upon  the  grounds;  but  the  Association  will 
not  be  responsible  for  any  loss  or  damage  which  may  occur.  It  is 
expected  that  the  owners  of  stock  and  all  articles  on  exhibition  will 
give  their  personal  attention  to  them,  and  at  the  close  of  the  Fair 
will  attend  to  their  removal. 


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Notice  of  intention  to  enter  stock  and  all  contributions,  should 
be  sent  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Association,  on  or  before  the  tenth 
(10th)  day  of  November,  that  proper  arrangements  may  be  made 
for  their  accommodation.  All  letters  or  communications  should 
be  addressed  to  L.  Homes,  Esq.,  Secretary  of  the  Mechanics’  and 
Agricultural  Fair  Association,  Post  Office  Box  1809,  New  Orleans, 
Louisiana. 

For  the  convenience  of  exhibitors,  stalls  will  be  provided  for  the 
stock,  and  straw  or  sawdust  for  litter,  and  water  will  be  supplied 
without  charge,  so  that  animals  on  their  arrival  may  be  driven  to 
the  Fair  Grounds,  and  need  not  be  removed  till  the  exhibition  •  is 
closed.  Hay  and  grain  will  also  be  upon  the  grounds,  and  will  be 
furnished  to  all  those  who  may  desire  at  the  market  price. 

In  all  exhibitions  of  poultry,  as  far  as  possible,  it  is  expected  that 
every  trio  will  consist  of  a  cock  and  two  hens.  The  coops  of  all 
specimens  must  be  labeled  with  what  the  exhibitor  believes  to  be 
the  true  name. 

Premiums  will  not  be  paid  on  articles  removed  from  the  grounds 
previous  to  the  close  of  the  Fair,  unless  such  removal  has  the  special 
approval  of  the?  Committee,  and  Premiums  not  claimed  within  sixty 
days  after  the  Fair,  will  be  considered  forfeited. 

The  Treasurer  will  pay  premiums  and  awards  at  the  office  of  the 
Association  during  the  week  after  the  closing  of  the  Fair,  or  forward 
any  not  paid  in  such  manner  as  the  person  entitled  thereto  may 
direct. 

The  sum  of  Five  Thousand  Dollars  will  be  placed  at  the  disposal 
of  the  Awarding  Committee,  to  be  given  as  premiums,  for  such  ob¬ 
jects  of  special  interest  ’as,  in  their  opinion,  may  be  deserving,  and 
are  not  named  or  provided  for  in  any  of  the  published  lists. 

INVITED  GUESTS. 

The  invited  guests  of  the  Society,  judges,  delegates,  reporters, 
&c..  will  find  at  the  main  entrance  an  office  with  a  conspicuous  sign, 
where  tickets  of  admission  will  be  provided  them,  and  they  will  find 
at  the  President’s  officedhe  Committee  of  Invitation  and  Reception, 
who  will  extend  to  them  every  attention  ;  the  reporters  will  also  find 
a  special  office  prepared  for  their  accommodation. 

A  committee,  constituted  from  the  editorial  and  reportorial  corps 


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of  the  city  press,  will  be  in  attendance  to  receive  their  confreres  from 
abroad,  to  introduce  them,  assist  them  in  obtaining  their  tickets, 
and  see  that  in  every  respect  they  receive  proper  attention. 


ENTRANCE  FEES  FOR  STOCK. 

For  competition  for  Premiums  of  $50  and  over .  $5  00 

For  competition  for  Premiums  of  $25  and  under  $50  .  2  50 

For  competition  for  Premiums  under  $25 .  50 

ENTRANCE  FEES  FOR  ALL  OTHER  ARTICLES. 

For  competition  for  Premiums  of  $100  or  over . $5  00 

For  competition  for  Premiums  of  $50  and  less  than  $100. ...  3  00 

For  competition  for  Premiums  of  $25  or  under .  1  00 

PRICES  OF  ADMISSION. 

For  single  ticket,  admitting  one  person .  50c. 

For  children  under  12  years .  .  25c. 

For  four-]iorse  vehicle  and  one  driver . .  $1 

For  two-horse  vehicle  and  one  driver . . .  15c. 

For  buggy  and  one  person . . .  75c. 

For  horse  and  its  rider .  75c. 


All  exhibitors  will  be  entitled  to  a  ticket  of  free  admission  during 
the  Fair,  and  for  such  assistants  as  may  be  deemed  requisite. 

Complimentary  Tickets  and  Exhibitor’s  Tickets  are  especially  per¬ 
sonal,  and  can  in  no  case  be  transferred.  j 

No  checks  will  be  given  at  the  gate,  and  parties  ’leaving  the 
grounds  will  be  required  to  purchase  a  ticket  on  returning,  except 
they  are  in  possession  of  a  free  ticket. 

All  persons  furnishing  refreshments  are  required  to  lay  in  their 
supplies  before  8  o’clock,  A.  M.,  each  day,  and  for  that  purpose 
tickets  of  admission  will  be  given  for  themselves  and  wagons;  but 
at  8  o’clock  the  grounds  will  be  cleared  of  all  wagons  and  persons 
not  entitled  to  remain. 

A  steam  engine  of  sufficient  motive  power,  with  all  necessary 
shafting  and  belting,  will  be  provided  for  the  -use  of  exhibitors  wish¬ 
ing  to  show  their  machines  in  practical  operation. 


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PREMIUMS  TO  BE  AWARDED. 


ESSAYS  AND  TREATISES. 

Best  Essay  on  Subsoil  and  Surface  Drainage . Diploma  and  $50 

Best  Essay  on  Raising  and  Managing  Cattle . .  . .  25 

Best  Essay  on  Raising  Horses  and  Mules .  25 

Best  Essay  on  Raising  Swine . .  * .  25 

Best  Essay  on  Breeds  of  Sheep  ........ . . .  25 

Best  Essay  on  the  Management  of. Poultry .  20 

Best  Essay  on  the  Culture  of  Forest  and  Ornamental  Trees  i . . .  25 

Best  Essay  on  the  Culture  of  Fruit  Trees . 25 

Best  Essay  on  the  Culture  of  the  Vine.  .  .  25 

Best  Essay  on  the  Embellishment^  of  Country  Houses .  20 

No  Essay  or  Treatise  to  exceed  fifteen  pages  of  this  pamphlet, 
and  entries  to  be  made  with  the  Secretary  previous  to  the*  first  of 
November  next. 


CATTLE. 

Best  Durham  Bull,  four  years  old  and  over .  $50 

Best  do  over  two  and  under  four  years . .  25 

Best  do .  under  two  years .  20 

Best  Devon  Bull,'  four  years  old  and  over .  50 

Best  do  under  four  and  over  two  years  old .  25 

Best  do  under  two  years  old . 20 

Best  Durham  Cow. .  20 

Best  Devon  Cow . * .  20 

Best  Cow  <3f  any  other  breed .  20 

Best  Milch  Cow  of  any  breed .  20 

Best  Sucking  Calf .  20 

Best  Brahmin  Bull .  50 

Best  Half-blood  Brahmin,  four  years  old  and  over .  50 

Best  do  do  under  four  years  old .  25 

Best  Half-Blood  Brahmin  Cow . . .  20 

Best  Calf . . .  20 


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FAT  CATTLE. 

Best  Fat  Bullock . . . * .  $10 

Best  Fat  Cow .  10 

Best  Fat  Calf . .  10 


HORSES. 

THOROUGH  BRED  STALLIONS  AND  MARES. 

Stallions,  four  years  old  and  upwards . $100 

do  three  years  old  and  under  four .  75 

do  two  years  old  and  under  three .  50 

do  one  year  old  and  under  two .  *1B0 

do  under  one  year  old  . . . —  20 

Mares,  four  years  old  and  upwards .  100 

do  three  years  old  and  under  four .  75 

do  two  years  old  and  under  three .  .  50 

do  one  year  old  and  under  two .  30 

do  under  one  year  old .  20 

HEAVY  DRAFT  STALLIONS  AND  MARES. 

Stallions,  three  years  old  and  upwards .  $75 

do  two  years  old  and  under  three . » .  50 

do  one  year  old  and  un4er  two .  30 

do  under  one  year  old .  10 

Mares,  three  years  old  and  upwards .  . .  50 

do  two  years  old  and  under  three. . ’. . . . .  30 

do  one  year  old  and  under  two .  20 

do  under  one  year  old . . .  10 

STALLIONS  AND  MARES  FOR  GENERAL  UTILITY. 

Stallions,  four  years  old  and  upwards .  $75 

do  three  years  old  and  under  four .  75 

do  two  years  old  and  under  three . . 50 

do  one  year  old  and  under  two .  30 

do  under  one  year  old .  20 

Mares,  four  years  old  and  upwards .  75 

Fillies,  three  years  old  and  under  four . . . . .  50 


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Fillies,  two  years  old  and  under  three . . .  $30 

do  one  year  old  and  under  two . . .  20 

do  under  one  year  old  . . . . .  10 

DRAFT  HORSES. 

[Arrangements  will  be  made  for  the  trial  of  Draft  Horses,  by 
testing  their  strength,  docility,  &c.,'  at  a  load.] 

Best  pair  of  Draft  Stallions,  Geldings  or  Mares  . . $100 

Best  single  Draft  Stallion,  Gelding  or  Mare .  50 

SADDLE  HORSES. 

Best  Gelding . $100 

Best  Mare . 100 

*  ROCKAWAY  HORSES: 

(SINGLE  IN  HARNESS.) 

Best  Gelding  . * . \ . . . $100 

TROTTING  HORSES. 

(GRAND  TRIALS  OF  SPEED  AGAINST  TIME.) 

For  Stallions,  six  years  old  and  upwards . $100 

For  Stallions  under  six  years  of  age .  75 

For  Mares,  six  years  old  and  upwards .  100 

For  Mares,  under  six  years  old. . . 75 


MUL’ES. 

Best  Horse  Mule,  two  years  old  and  upwards .  $50 

Best  do  one  year  old  and  under . .  30 

Best  Mare  Mule,  two  years  old  and  upwards . 50 

Best  do  one  year  old  and  under . 30 

Best  Five  Mules,  two  years  old  and  upwards . 50 

Best  Broke  Mules  (in  harness) . . .  30 


ASSES. 

Best  Jack,  four  years  old  and  upwards. . .  $50 

Best  Jack,  three  years  old  and  under  four .  30 

Best  Jack,  two  years  old  and  under  three .  20 


Best  Jennet,  four  years  old  and  upwards .  $50 

Best  Jennet,  three  years  old  and  under  four. .  30 

Best  Jennet,  two  years  old  and  under  three  .’ .  20 


CREOLE  HORSES. 


Best  Stallion,  five  years  old  and  over,  raised  in  this  State . 

Best  do  under  five  years  old  and  over,  raised  in  this  State 

Best  Colt,  three  3rears  old,  raised  in  this  State . . 

Best  Colt,  two  years  old,  do  do  . 

Best  Colt,  one  year  old,  do  do  . 

Best  Brood  Mare  and  Sucking  Colt . . . . 

Best  pair  of  Mules,  raised  in  this  State  . .  . 

Best  pair  Matched  Carriage  Horses . 

Best  pair  Matched  Buggy  Horses .  . 

Best  single  Buggy  Horse . . . 

Best  single  Mare  for  buggy  ...  . . 

Best  team  of  four  Mules  ....  . . . . 

Best  Ox-team,  not  less  than  six  oxen . 

Best  Jack  ...  . . , . . . 

Best  Jennet . 

Best  Saddle  Horse . 

Best  Saddle  Mare . . . 

Best  Saddle  Pony,  under  14  hands  high . . . 

Best  Exhibition  of  Horsemanship  in  the  ring,  by  boys,  under  14 
years,  in  jockey  costume . . . . . 


$100 
50 
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20 
1  20 
25 
5 
25 
25 
20 
20 
20 
30 
25 
20 
20 
20 
20 


20 


SHEEP. 

LONG-WOOLED  SHEEP. 

For  the  best  Buck,  over  two  years  old .  ....  Gold  Medal 

do  Buck,  under  do  . .  $15 

do  Ewe,  under  do  . . ' . .  25 

do  display  of  Long-wooled  Sheep . Diploma  and  25 

SOUTHDOWN  SHEEP. 

For  the  best  Buck,  over  two  years  old . Diploma  and  25 

do  Buck,  under  do  .  15 

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For  the  best  Ewe,  under  two  years  old . .  $25 

do  display  of  Southdown  Sheep . .  .Diploma  and  25 

MIXED  BREED  SHEEP. 

For  the  best  Buck,  over  two  years  old .  . .  .Diploma  and  1: 25 

do  Buck,  under  do  . . .  15 

do  .  Ewe,  over  two  years  old . .  Diploma  and  25 

do  Ewe,  under  do  . .  15 

do  display  of  Mixed  Breed . . . . .  25 

FAT  SHEEP. 

Fot  the  best  five  Fat  Sheep,  any  breed.  Diploma  and  G*bid  Medal 


•  SWINE. 

LARGE  BREED. 

SUCH  AS  CHESHIRE,  BERKSHIRE,  HAMPSHIRE,  LEICESTER,  AND  THEIR  CROSSES. 

Best  Boar,  two  years  old  and  upwards  . . Diploma  and  $20 

do  one  year  old  and  under  two . . .  10 

Best  Sow,  two  years  old  and  upwards  . .  20 

do#  one  year  old  and  under  two  .  .  10 

Best  Sow  and  Pigs . - .  20 

Best  pair  of  Pigs  (under  six  months  old) . . . .  10 

SMALL  BREED. 

SUCH  AS  NEAPOLITAN,  SUFFOLK,  IMPROVED  CHINA,  CHINESE,  MOCHA,  AND 

THEIR  CROSSES. 

Best  Boar,  two  years  old  and  upwards . Diploma  and  $20 

do  one  year  old  and  under  two . . .  10 

Best  Sow,  two  years  old  and  upwards .  20 

do  one  year  old  and  under  two .  10 

Best  Sow  and  Pigs . .  .  20 

Best  pair  of  Pigs  (under  six  months  old) . .  10 


POULTRY. 

For  the  best  display  of  Domestic  Poultry . Silver  Medal  and  $10 

do  triplet  Black  Spanish  Fowls . .  Diploma  and  10 


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For  the  best  triplet  Dorkings .  $10 

do  do  large  Eastern  Fowls  . 10 

do  do  Game  Fowls  . . . . .  . .  10 

do  do  Mexican  Fowls .  10 

do  do  Bantams . 10 

do  do  Barn-yard  Fowls .  10 

do  display  of  Geese . Diploma  and  10 

do  do  of  Bremen  Geese. . 10 

do  do  of  Hong  Kong  Geese .  10 

do  do  of  small  Chinese  Geese . . .  .' .  1*0 

do  triplet  Domestic  Turkeys . .Diploma  and  15 

do  display  of  Ducks . 10 

do  triplet  Muscovy  Ducks . 10 

do  do  White  Aylesbury  Ducks . . .  ®0 

do  do  Black  Java  Ducks  .  10 

do  Guinea  Fowls . 10 

do  pair  Pea  Fowls . . . Diploma  and  10 

do  collection  of  Fancy  Pigeons. . . 10 


AGRICULTURAL  MACHINES  AND  IMPLEMENTS. 

Best  Steam  Machine  for  making  Levees . Gold  Medal  and  $250 

For  the  best  and  most  practical  Steam  Plow. .  .  do  200 

Best  Four-horse  Plow  for  breaking  up  land .  25 

Best  Two-horse  Plow  for  general  purposes . 25 

Best  One-horse  Plow  for  cultivation . 25 

Best  Subsoil  Plow . 25 

Best  Side-hill  Plow . 25 

Best  Double  Mold  Plow . 25 

Best  Harrow . . . 10 

Best  Cultivator . 10 

•  Best  Horse  Hoe . 10 

Best  Cotton  Scraper . 10 

do  Sweep . TO 

Best  Cotton  Planter . . . Silver  Medal  and  25 

Best  Corn  do  . . .  . Silver  Medal 

Best  Wheat  Drill .  do 

Best  Broadcast  Sower .  do 

* 


20 


Best  Seed  Drill . . .  . .  $10 

Best  Reaping  Machine  . . Gold  Medal 

Best  Mowing  do  .  do 

Best  Reaper  and  Mower  combined . Gold  Medal  and  $50 

Best  Horse  Hayrake . . . . .  * .  10 

Best  Threshing  Machine . . Diploma  and  25 

Best  Horse  Power .  do  25 

Best  Corn  Sheller,  for  power .  20 

do  for  hand  power . .  10 

Best  Straw  and  Hay  Cutter .  10 

Best  Fanning  Mill . 10 

Best  Rice-hulling  Machine  . . . . .Diploma  and  25 

Best  Corn  and  Cob  Crusher . . . .  10 

B^t  Stump  Extractor . . . .  Silver  Medal 

B©3t  Ditching  Machine  . . . . Gold  do 

Best  Beehive . 10 

Best  display  of  Agricultural  and  Horticultural  Implements .  Diploma 

Best  Draining  Pump . . .  ...  Gold  Medal 

Best  Windmill . . .  Diploma  and  Silver  Medal 


Portable  Corn  Mill.  .  .  . 

do 

do 

do  Wheat  Mill... . 

do 

do 

do  Engine  for  farm  use  .  . 

do 

do 

Saw  Cotton  Gin . 

do 

do 

Roller  do  . 

do 

do 

Cotton  Sander  and  Duster . 

do 

do 

do  Gin  and  Condenser  . . . . 

do 

do 

do  Press  for  plantation  use . Silver  Medal  and  $100 

Best  Machine  for  making  Bricks  ....  . Gold  Medal  and  $50 


SUGAR,  COTTON  AND  TOBACCO. 

For  the  best  sample  of  Sugar,  made  by  vacuum 


process,  not  less  than  one  barrel .  . 

Diploma  and  $50 

For  the  best  sample  of  Sugar,  made  in  open  ket- 
ties,  not  less  than  one  barrel . 

do 

50 

For  the  best  sample  of  Sugar,  any  new  process, 
not  less  than  one  barrel . 

do 

50 

For  the  best  half-barrel  of  Syrup . -  • . 

do 

25 

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For  the  best  half-barrel -of  Molasses  ( .  Diploma  and  $20 

Samples  must  be  accompanied  with  a  statement  or  method  of  clarification,  and 
handed  to  the  Secretary  at  the  time  of  entry.  fw 

For  the  largest  quantity  of  Sugar,  from  not  less 
than  five  acres,  with  full  description  of  the 

method  of  cultivation . . Diploma  and  $100 

For  the  best  specimen  bale  of  Sea  Island  Cotton ,  do  100 

do  do  i  do  Upland  do  do  100 

do  do  do  Bottom  Land  do  do  100 

For  the  largest  quantity  of  Bottom  Land  Cot¬ 
ton,  grown  on  not  less  than  five  acres  . . .  .Gold  Medal  and  150 
For  the  largest  quantity  of  Upland  Cotton, 

grown  on  not  less  than  five  acres .  do  150 

Samples  of  the  Cotton  must  be  accompanied  with  a  full  written  statement  of 
kind  and  quantity  of  seed,  and  method  of  cultivation,  and  handed  to  the  Secretary 
at  the  time  of  entry.  ,  V 

For  the  best  plain  Osnaburgs,  Southern  manufacture,  one  bale  $50 


do 

Twilled  do 

do 

do 

do 

50 

do 

Jeans, 

do 

do 

do 

50 

do 

Cottonade, 

do 

do 

.do 

50 

do  display  of  Southern.  Manufactured 
Goods . Gold  Medal  and  50 


TOBACCO. 

For  the  best  hhd.  of  Bright  Wrapper . Gold  Medal  and  $100 


do  do  Black  do  .  100 

do  do  Cutting  Leaf . 100 

do  do  Cigar  do  .  100 


do  do  Bright  Wrapper,  to  be  competed  for  by 

the  States  of  Louisiana,  Alabama,  Florida,  Mississippi  and 

Texas . Gold  Medal  and  100 

For  the  best  hhd.  of  Bl^ck  Wrapper,  to  be  competed  for  by 
the  States  of  Louisiana,  Alabama,  Florida,  Mississippi  and 

Texas  . . . . . . . ..Gold  Medal  and  100 

For  the  best  specimen  of  Cigars,  not  less  than  1000 ....  Gold*  Medal  * 


do 

do 

Perique,  not  less  than  5  carrots 

do 

do 

do 

Chewing,  do  5  boxes  . 

do 

do 

do 

Fine-cut  Chewing.  Diploma  &  Silver  Medal 

do 

do 

do  Smoking .  do 

$50 

do 

do 

German  Fine-cut  Smoking  . . . .  . 

. . . .  50 

For  the  best  display  of  Manufactured  Tobacco _ Gold  Medal 


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SALTED  AND  CURED  MEAT. 

SOUTHERN  PREPARATION. 

For  the  best  specimen  of  Corned  Beef . . ....  $10 

do  do  Pickled  Pork . . .  10 

do  -  do  Sugar-cured  Hams, 


For  the  best  specimen  of  Plain  Smoked  Hams,  not 

less  than  five . . . . Diploma  and  10 

For  thp  best  specimen  of  Boiled  Ham . .  10 

do  do  Bacon  Sides,  two  or  more .  10 

do  do  Plain  Sides,  do  . 10 

do  do  Dried  Mutton  Hams,  three  or  more . .  5 

Exhibitors  must  state  io  full,  in  writing,  to  the  Secretary,  at  the  time  of  entry, 
the  mode  of  curing  and  preserving  the  bacon. 


BREAD  AND  CEREAL  FOOD. 

Best  three  loaves  Baker’s  Bread  • . . . .  $5 

2d  best  do  do  . . .  2 

Best  Pilot  Bread . . . .  3 

Best  Soda  Biscuit .  3 

Best  Butter  Crackers .  3 

Best  Sweet  do  . 3 

Best  Boston  do  . 3 

Best  three  loaves  Domestic  White  Bread . Silver  Basket  or  10 

2d  best  do  do  .  do  .  5 

Best  Domestic  Corn  Bread .  5 

do  Bye  Bread . . : , .  6 

do  Byown  Bread . '.  . . . . . .  5 

do  Biscuit .  5 

do  Pretzel .  5 

,  In  preparing  Bread,  no  saleratus  or  other  alkalies  or  acids  must  be  used. 

Best  Cheese,  one  year  old  or  over  . . .  5 

2d  best  do  do  .  2 

Best  Cheese,  under  one  year  old . : .  5 

2d  best  do  do  .  2 

Best  Hand  Cheese . x.  . .  . .  3 

Best  Cream  Cheese . .  3 

Best  lot  5  ib  Fresh  Butter .  10 

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2d  best  lot  5  lb  Fresb  Butter  . . * .  $5 

Best  lot  10  ib  Salt  or  Goshen  Butter  . . . . .  5 

2d  best  do  do  do  . .  •  •  *  2 


The  competitors  must  state,  in  writing,  the  time  when  made. 


CAKE. 

Best  specimen  of  Pound  Cake . $5 

do  Fruit  do  . . 5  0 

do  Sponge  do  . 5 

do  Jelly  do  .  . . 5 


GARDEN. 

For  the  best  Potatoes,  Irish,  one  bushel . 

do  Sweet  Potatoes  do  ...... 

do  do  display  of  varieties 

do  Cabbages,  not  less  than  six  heads 

do  Tomatoes,  different  varieties  .  . 

do  Celery,  six  bunches . 

do  Turnips  for  table  use . 

do  Parsnips  . * . 

do  Asparagus . 

.  do  Onions,  one  peck . . . 

do  *  Cauliflower  .  / . 

do  Carrots . 

do  Lettuce . 

do  Beets . . . . 

do  Radishes  . . v . . . 

do  Lima  Beans . 

do  Bunch  Beans . . 

Pepper,  best  assortment  of  different  varieties . , 
Squashes . . . 


..  $10 
..  10 

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5 

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ORCHARD. 

Best  display  of  Apple's,  grown  in  the  State . Diploma  and  $5 

do  Peaches,  do  . . .  do  5 

do  Pears,  do  .  do  5 

do  Oranges,  fifty  or  more . Silver  Medal 

do  Lemons,  do  .  do 

do  Grapes,  10  lbs.  or  more . .  do 

do  Plums . . .  .....  do 


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Best  .display  of  Bananas,  two  bunches  . . Silver  Medal 

do  Plaintains,  do  . .  .  do 


NATIVE  WINE  AND  MALT  LIQUOR. 


» 

For  the  best  Dry  Catawba . . Diploma  and  $10 

•  do  Sparkling  Catawba . . .  ' .  do  10  • 

do  Wine  from  Isabella  Grapes .  do  10 

do  do  Scuppernong. . .  .Diploma  and  Silver  Medal 

do  do  *  Wild  Native  Grapes  do  do 

do  specimen  Cherry  Bounce . . . $10 


do  barrel  of  Beer,  manufactured  in  this  State .  Gold  Medal 
•  do  Bottled  Beer,  not  less  than  12  bottles. . .  .  Silver  Medal 

4  do  barrel  of  Lager  Beer,  manufactured  in  the 

United  States . ^  . . . . . : .  . .  Gold  Medal 

For  the  best  barrel  of  ale,  manufactured  in  the  United 

States . .  do 


PRESERVES,  PICKLES,  Ac: 


Best  10  lbs.  of  Honey . . . ; .  $5 

The  honey  to  be  taken  without  destroying  the  Bees,  and  kind  of  hive  to  be 
specified. 

Best  Hive  of  Working  Bees . . .  $10 

Best  specimen  of  Dried  Figs . . Silver  Medal 

do  do  Peaches . . .  do 

do  do  Apples . . .  do 

do  one  quart,  Preserved  Peaches .  do 

do  do  do  Quinces .  do 

do  do  do  Figs .  do 

do  do  do  Melons .  do 

.  do  do  do  Grapes .  do 

do  of  Jellies,  of  not  less  than  five  different 

varieties . .  do 

Best  specimen  one  quart  jar  Pickled  Cucumbers .  do 

do.  do  do  Tomatoes .  do 

do  •  do  do  Onions .  do 

do  •  do  do  Melons  and  Mangoes  do 


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Best  specimen  of  Brandy  Fruits,  not  loss  than  three 

varieties . Silver  Medal 

For  the  best  method  of  preserving  Fresh  Shrimps  ....  Gold  do 
do  do  of  Pickling  Oysters . Silver  do 

CHOCOLATE,  MACARONI.  AND  VERMICELLI. 


(LOUISIANA  MANUFACTURE.) 

For  the  best  Chocolate,  in  variety . Silver  Medal 

do  Macaroni,  do  . .  do 

For  the  2d  best  do  '  do  . Diploma 

For  the  best  Vermicelli,  do  . . Silver  Medal 

For  the  2d  best  do  do  . * . Diploma 


CANDIES  AND  SWEETMEATS. 

• 

For -the  best  and  largest  variety  of  Candies  and 

Sweetmeats  .  .• .  . Diploma  and  $20 

For  the  best  and  largest  variety  of  Candies  and  Sweet¬ 
meats,  manufactured  in  Louisiana . Gold  Medal 

For  the  2d  best  do .  ......  Diploma  and  Silver  Medal 

For  the  best  specimen  of  Syrups,  not  less  than  12  bottles .  Gold  Medal 


FLOWERS  AND  FLORAL  DESIGNS. 


For  the  best  display  of  Boses,  named  varieties  . Silver  Medal 

do  2d  best  do  do  .  $10 

do  best  Floral  Design. . Silver  Medal 

dW  2d  best  do  .  $10 

do  best  Floral  Arch . Diploma  and  10 

do  2d  best  do  . .  10 

If  or  the  best  Floral  Wreath . .*/.  .-.Diploma  and  10 

do  display  of  Flowers  of  all  kinds . .  10 


do  do  Exotics.  . . .  * . . .  10 

do  do  Hardy  Herbaceous  Plants  , .  10 


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MECHANICAL  DEPARTMENT. 


VEHICLES. 

For  the  best  Caleche,  leather  top . . Gold  Medal 

do  Coach . *. . Silver  do 

do  Brette  . •  $20 

do  Rockaway .  20 

do  Buggy,  with  top . 20 

do  do  without  top . . . .  10 

d6  Cabriolet  or  Victoria .  10 

do  *  display  of  Carriages . Diploma  and  20 

do  Wagon  for  farm  use . . Silver  Medal 

do  Carts . ! .  $20 

do  and  most  useful  Vehicle,  for  draying  and  general 

^  •  purposes  on  paved  streets .  20 

do  display  of  Carriages  of  all  kinds . Gold  Medal 

MANUFACTURED  IRON.' 

For  the  best  and  most  complete  assortment  of  Rolled 

Iron . * . Gold  Medal 


STOVES,  CASTINGS. 

CAST  METAL,  BRASS  AND  BELL-FOUNDERS  WARE. 


For  the  best  Cooking  Stove,  for  wood  . . Gold  Medal 

do  do  for  coal . * . Silver  do 

do  Parlor  Stove . $20 

do  Stove  for  cooking  with  petroleum,  oil,  gas 

or  their  products. . Gold  Medal 

do  apparatus  for  Warming  Dwellings. . . $20 

do  display  of  Stoves . Sil\^  Medal 

do  do  Bells . .  $20 

do  do  Turned  Brass  Work .  20 

do  Hotel  Signal .  10 

do  Parlor  Grate . ‘ . . .  10 

do  •  do  enameled . .  10 

do  Bath  Tub  . . 10 

do  Cast-iron  Railing .  10 

do  Wrought-iron  Railing .  10 

do  Cast-iron  Gate .  10 


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For  the  best  Wrought-iron  Gate  . .  $10 

do  Cast-.iron  Bedstead  .  10 

do  Settees . • .  10 

do  display  of  Cast-iron  Statuary  . . Gold  Me'dal 

do  Designs  of  Cast-iron  Railing . Silver  do 

do  and  most  ingenious  Bank  Lock,  made  in 

Louisiana . Gold  do 

do  Door  Lock . Diploma  and  Silver  do 

do  Fire-proof  Safe .  Gold  do 

do  display  of  Gas  Fixtures ....  Diploma  and  Silver  do 

do  display  of  Fishing  Tackle  do  do  do 


PAPER  MAKING - BOOKBINDING - PRINTING.  . 

For  the  best  specimen  of  Drawing  Paper,  Imperial  and 

larger  sizes  . .  . Gold  Medal . 

do  Imperial  Blank  Book .  do  do 

For  the  best  specimen  of  Super  Royal  and  Medium . . .  Silver  do 


do 

do 

Foolscap,  Letter  and  Note ...  do 

do 

do 

do 

Gasquet  or  Pasteboard . 

.  $10 

do 

do 

Straw  Board . 

.  10 

do 

dp 

Wrapping  Paper,  made  from 

any  natural  production  of  the  South . Silver  Medal 

do 

do 

Printing  Paper,  not  less  than 

. 

five  reams  . . 

. . . . Gold 

do 

do 

do 

tinted  and  colored  Paper,  for  Printer5! 

s  • 

use  . 

.  $10 

do 

do 

Paper  for  hangings  and  borders  . . . . , 

5 

do 

do 

one  set,  of  Ruled  and  Bound 

Books,  not  less  than  medium  size _ 

do 

do 

Printed  Binding . 

do 

do 

Book  Printing . . 

do 

Mo 

Pamphlet  Printing . . . , 

do 

do 

Poster  Printing . 

do  5 

do 

do 

Card  Printing . . 

do  5 

do 

display  of  Articles  of  Stationery . . . 

BRUSHES. 


For  the  finest  display  and  best  assortment  of 
Brushes . . 


Diploma  and  $10 


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COOPERS  AND  BASKETMAKERS. 

Best  specimen  of  Sugar  Hogshead . / . Silver  Medal 


do 

Molasses  Barrel . 

do 

do 

Barrel  for  Liquor . 

.  $10. 

do 

Barrel  for  Meat . 

.  10 

For  the  best 

display  of  Cooper’s  Ware . 

.......  10 

do 

^specimens  of  Baskets,  manufactured  from 

split  cane . 

Silver  Medal 

do 

specimens  of  Baskets  of  Split  Osier  Willow 

do 

do 

display  of  Basket  Ware . 

.  $10 

do 

do  Wood  Ware . 

Silver  Medal 

CABINET-WORK. 

Best 

specimen  of  Parlor  Furniture,  one  set . 

.Gold  Medal 

■Best 

specimen  of  Bed-room  Furniture,  one  set . 

Silver  Medal 

do 

Dining-room  do  do 

do  « 

do 

Cottage  do  do 

do 

do 

Armoir . 

$10 

do 

Bureau . . . 

10 

do 

Bookcase . . 

10 

do 

Sideboard . . 

10 

do  . 

Sofa . 

10 

.do 

Etagere  . 

10 

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HATS — -UPHOLSTERY. 

For  the  best 

Fur  Hat,  Southern  manufacture . . . . 

.Diploma  and 

$20 

do 

Cloth,  Felt  or  Wool  Hat,  do  do 

.  do 

10 

do 

Cloth  Cap,.  do  do 

do 

10 

do 

Straw  Hat,  dp  do  ... . 

do 

10 

do 

Latania  Palm  Hat,  do  do 

do 

10 

do 

display  of  Hats,  (all  kinds,) . 

do 

10 

do 

Spring  Mattress . - 

.  do 

10 

do 

Curled  Hair  Mattress . 

do 

10 

.  do 

Moss  do  . 

do 

10 

do 

display  of  Upholsterer’s  Work . 

do 

10 

GUNS — PISTOLS. 

For  the  best 

American  Rifle,  Southern  manufacture . 

$20 

do 

Double-barreled  Shot  Gun,  do  do 

20 

do 

Revolving  Pistol,  do  do 

10 

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For  the  best  Target  Pistol,  Southern  manufacture . , . $10 

do  display  of  Fire  Arms . Gold  Medal 

do  Swords  and  Appurtenances .  $20 

CLOTHING. 

For  the  best  Coat,  made  by  hand . Diploma  and  $25 

do  Pantaloons,  do  . do  10 

do  Suit  of  Clothes,  made  by  hand . .  ^o  30 

do  display  of  Gentlemen’s  Clothing,  made 

in  the  State . Gold  Medal 


WATER  FILTERS,  &C. 

Best  Water  Filterer  and  Cooler  combined .  $10 

Best  Cream  Freezer . . .  5 

Best  Refrigerator .  5 

Best  Implement  and  Plan  for  preserving  Fresh 


•  Fruit . Diploma  and  Silver  Medal 

Best  Display  of  Japan  Ware,  for  household  purposes, 

manufactured  in  this  State . Diploma  and  Silver  Medal. 


Best  Display  of  Earthernware,  do  in  this  State,  do  do 
Best  Samples  of  Pressed  Brick,  not  less  than  50 . . $25 

SOAP. 


For  the  best  Family  Soap,  Louisiana  Manufacture . Silver  Medal 


For  the  2d  best  do 

do 

do  , 

do 

Diploma  and  $20 

For  the  best  Soft 

do 

do  . 

do 

do  10 

For  the  2d  best  do 

do 

do 

do 

do  5 

For  the  best  perfumed  fancy  Soap, 

do 

. Silver  Medal 

For  the  best  display  of  Soap,  all  varieties . Diploma  and  $20 


CURRIERS — TRUNK  MAKERS — SADDLERS - SHOEMAKERS. 


For  the  best  specimen  of  Sole  Leather .  $20 

do  do  Upper  do  . ’ .  20 

do  do  Calf  Skins . .  20 

do  do  Sheep  do . . . . .  ’  IQ 

do  do  other  kinds .  10 

do  do  Traveling  Trunks .  Diploma  &  Silver  Medal 

*  do  do  Carpet  Bags .  $10 

do  do  Ladies’  Satchels .  5 


do  .  do  Gentlemen’s  Boots,  winter. Diploma  &  $10 


30 


For  the  best  specimen  of  Gentlemen’s  Boots,  summer .  Diploma  &  $10 


do 

do 

do  Slippers . 

do  5 

do 

do 

Ladies’  do  . 

do 

do 

do  Gaiters . 

.  do  do 

do 

do 

do  Congress  Boots .  Diploma  and  $10 

do 

do 

Gentlemen’s  do 

do  10 

do 

display  of  Boots  and  Shoes . 

do  10 

do 

|  specimen 

of  Carriage  Harness . . . 

...Gold  Medal 

do 

do 

Buggy  Harness,  double . . . . 

do 

do 

do  do  single  . . . . 

.  $10 

do 

do 

Plough  Harness . . 

.  5 

do 

do 

Dray  do  . . 

.  5 

do 

dcf 

Wagon  do  . 

do 

do 

Saddle  and  Bridle,  riding . . 

...Gold  Medal 

do 

display  of  .Saddles  and  Bridles . 

..Silver  Medal 

do 

do 

Saddle  Trees. . . .  •. . 

NEEDLE  WORK  AND  WAX  WORK. 

For  the  best  specimen  of  Plain  Needle  Work  ....  Silver  Cup  or  $10 
do  do  do  do  by 

Girl  under  14  years  of  age, . .  do  10 

For  the  best  Pair  of  Knit  Socks,  by  Girl  under  10  years .  Silver  Cup. 

do  Domestic  Counterpane .  $10 

do  White  Quilt . . . . *  .  10 

do  Patch-work  Quilt . * .  20 

do  Silk  Qpilt . . . 20 

do  specimen  of  Ornamental  Needle-work, 

by  hand . . . Silver  Goblet  and  20 

For  the  best  specimen  of  Ornamental  Needle-work,  by  machine .  10 

do  do  do  .  .  do  by  Girl* 

under  14  years  of  age  . . Silver  Goblet  and  10 

For  the  best  specimen  of  Handkerchief,  worked  by  hand .  10 


do 

do 

Infant’s  Dress,  do  do  .... 

.  20 

do 

do 

do  do  by  machine . 

.  10 

do 

do 

Undersleeves,  worked  by  hand . 

.  10 

do 

do 

do  worked  by  machine . . 

.  10 

do 

dd 

Skirt,  worked  by  hand . 

.  10 

do 

do 

do  worked  by  machine . 

•  .10 

do 

do 

Embroidery  in  Silk . Diploma  and  20 

do 

do 

do  in  Worsted.  .  do 

20 

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For  the  best  specimen  of  Embroidery,  by  Girl  under  14,  do 

$5 

do 

do 

Worked  Chair  Covers . 

10 

do 

do 

Ottoman  Covers . 

'  10 

do 

do 

•  Crochet  Work . . 

10 

do 

do 

Worked  Lamp  Mats, 

one 

pair . . . . 

For  the  best  specimen  of  worked  Slippers,  one  pair, 

•  do 

10 

do 

do 

Fancy  Work  Basket . 

10 

do 

♦  do 

do  Card  Basket . 

10 

do 

do 

Infant’s  Shawl,  embroidered. 

do 

5 

do 

do 

do  Dress,  do 

do 

10 

do 

do 

Portfolio,  enbroidered. ...... 

do 

10 

do 

made  Suit  of  Clothes,  for  Boy  under  10  years  do 

10 

do 

specimen 

of  Ornamental  Shell  Work . 

Silver  Medal 

do 

do 

Artificial  Flowers . 

do 

For  the  best  collection  of  Artificial  Flowers .  Diploma  &  Silver  Medal 

do  specimen  of  Wax  Fruit . .  Diploma  and  $10 

do  collection  of  Wax  Work . Diploma  and  $10 

do  display  of  Hair  Work,  for  Jewelry  and 

small  ornaments . . Diploma  and  Silver  Medal 

For  the  best  display  of  Hair  Work,  such  as  Wigs, 


Toupees,  &c . Diploma  and  $10 

For  the  best  specimen  of  skill,  in  Gold  Embroidery  do  10 
do  do  do  in  Silver  do  do  10 

do  fine  Shirt,  machine  sewed .  do  20 

For  the  2d  best  do  do  do  .  do  10 

For  the  best  do  •  all  made  by  hand . .  Diploma  &  Silver  Medal 
For  the  2d  best  do  do  do  do  $10 

For  the  best  do  embroidered  ’  do  20 


do  display  of  Gentlemen’s  Furnishing 

Goods . Diploma  and  Silver  Medal 

Special  Premium — S.  N.  Moody,  Esq.,  of  New  Orleans,  offers  as  a 
premium  for  best  washed  and  ironed  one  dozen  Shirts,  laundried 
in  the  City  of  New  Orleans,  the  sum  of . $30 

JEWELRY  AND  SILVERWARE. 

For  the  best  display  of  Jewelry,  manufactured 

in  Louisiana . . * . Diploma  and  Gold  Medal 


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For  the  best  display  of  Silverware,  manfactured 

in  .Louisiana . . , . Gold  Medal  and  $50 


SPECIAL  PREMIUMS. 


The  fbllowing  subscription  premium  is  offered  : 

For  best  performance  by  a  Glee  Club,  not  less  than  three  pieces 

to  be  sung . $150 

Trial  to  take  place  at  12  o’clock,  on  Monday,  the  sixth  day  of  the  Exhibition. 


MUSICAL  INSTRUMENTS. 


Best  Piano,  grand  or  semi-grand,  made  in  the  Yalley  of  the 


Mississippi . 

...Gold  Medal  and  $25 

Best  Yiolin,  do 

do 

do 

.  15 

Best  Organ,  for  Church, 

dp 

do 

.  50 

Best  Organ,  for  parlors, 

do 

do 

.  25 

Best  Melodion, 

do 

do 

do 

...  10 

Best  iEolian, 

do 

do 

do 

Diploma 

Best  Dulcimer, 

do 

do 

do 

do 

Best  Flute, 

do 

do 

do 

do 

Best  Clarionet, 

do 

do 

do 

do 

Best  Band  Instruments, 

do 

do 

Diploma  and  $10 

Best  Violincello, 

do 

do 

do  10 

PHILOSOPHICAL,  QHEMICAL, 

SURGICAL, 

DENTAL, 

DRAWING, 

PAINTING,  SURVEYING  AND  LEVELING  INSTRUMENTS, 
AND  APPARATUS  OF  FINE  WORKMANSHIP, 
EXHIBITED  BY  MAKER. 


Best  display  of  Philosophical  and  Mathematical 

Instruments . 

Best  set  of  Optical  Instruments . 

Best  Theodolite . . 

Best  Level . 

Best  Surveyor’s  Compass . 

Best  Achromatic  Telescope . 

Best  Reflecting  Telescope . 

Best  Optical  Apparatus . 


Diploma  and  $10 
'do,  10 

. Diploma 

.  do 

Diploma  and  $20 
do  10 
do  -  10 
do  10 


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Best  Balance . . . . . . . Diploma  and  $10 

Best  Thermometer. . . . . .  do  10 

Best  Barometer . . . . .  do  10 

Best  Electric  Telegraph  Apparatus .  20 

Best  Magnetic  Apparatus . Diploma  and  20 

Best  Galvanic  Battery  and  Apparatus .  do  20 

Best  set  of  Drawing  Instruments .  10 

Best  Sewing  Machine . Diploma  and  25 

DENTISTRY. 

For  the  best  full  Set  of  Teeth,  on  gold . . . Gold  Medal 

do  do  do  on  vulcanite  rubber.  Diploma  and  $25 

do  case  of  Dental  Specimens . Gold  Medal 

do  specimen  of  Sponge  Gold .  $20 

SCULPTURE,  PAINTINGS  AND  DRAWINGS. 

For  the  best  Bust,  in  clay,  plaster  or  terra  cotta, 

(original  and  life  size) . Diploma  and  $50 

For  the  best  Bust,  in  marble  or  t  stone,  or  cast  in 

bronze  (original) .  Diploma  and  50 

For  the  best  Statue,  in  clay,  plaster  or  terra  cotta 

(original  and  life  size) . do  50 

For  the  best  Statue,  in  marble  or  stone,  or  cast 

in  bronze  (original) . do  50 

For  the  best  Statuette,  in-  clay,  plaster  or  terra 

cotta  (original)  . do  20 

For  the  best  Statuette,  in  marble  or  stone,  or  cast 

in  bronze  (original)  . .  do  20 

For  the  best  Alto  Relievo,  in  clay,  plaster,  terra 

cotta,  or  in  wax  (original) . do  20 

For  the  best  Alto  Relievo,  cut  in  marble  or  stone, 
or  cast  in  bronze,  copper,  silver  or  gold  (origi- 

nal) . do  20 

For  the  best  Basso  Relfevo,  in  clay,  plaster;  terra 

cotta  or  wax  (original) .  do  20  ‘ 

For  the  best  Basso  Relievo,  cut  in  marble  or  stone, 
or  cast  in  bronze,  copper,  silver  or  gold 

(original) . do  20 

For,  the  best  Carving,  in  wood . do  20 

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PAINTINGS,  IN  OIL. 

For  the  best  Historical  Painting  connected 


with  the  history  of  Louisiana 

....Gold  Medal  and  $150 

For  the  best  Southern  Landscape . 

50 

do  Crayon  Drawing,  by  Southern  Lady  . .  Diploma  and  25 

do  2d  best  do 

•do 

25 

Best  Animal . 

do  Fruit . . . . . 

20 

do  Flowers . . . . 

20 

do  Landscape . 

20 

do  Marine . . . 

20 

do  Head  (cabinet  size) . 

20 

do  Head  (life  size) . 

20 

do  Composition . 

20 

do  Historical . 

20 

PAINTINGS,  IN 

WATER 

COLORS. 

Best  Animal . 

do  Fruit . 

10 

do  Flowers  . . . 

10 

do  Landscape . 

10 

do  Marine . 

10 

do  Head  (cabinet  size) . . 

10 

do  Head  (life  size) . 

10 

do  Composition . .  . . 

10 

do  Historical . 

10 

do  Engraving,  copper-plate - 

10 

do  Engraving,  wood . 

5 

do  Lithography . 

5 

do  do  in  colors  . . - 

5 

do  Porcelain  Painting . 

5 

DRAWINGS, 

,  STIPPLE. 

Best  Crayon . 

$5 

do  Crayon  Stump . '. . 

5 

do  Pastille . 

5 

do  Crayon  and  Chalk . 

5 

do  Colored  Crayon . 

5 

do  Pencil  (figures) . . 

5 

do  do  (landscape)  ......... 

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Best  specimen  of  Gilding  on  Glass . Silver  Medal 

do  do  Etching  on  Glass . Diploma  and  $10 

DRAWING — PENMANSHIP. 

Best,  with  pen . , . Diploma  and  $10 

do  Architectural .  do  10 

do  Penmanship ./.... .  do  10 

do  Writing,  of  boy  under  id  years  of  ago .......  ‘do  10 


PHOTOGRAPHY. 

Best  Photograph,  in  .oil . .  Diploma  and  $10 

do  do  in  water  colors . . . .  do  10 

do  do  plain . . . .  do  10 

do  series  of  Stereoscopic  Views . .  ,  . .  Silver  Medal  and  10 

do  sets  of  Views  of  Public  Buildings .  0  do  10 

do  set  of  Views  of  Landscapes  ........ _  do  10 

do  specimens  on  Ivory . • _  do  10 

do  Exhibition  of  Photographs — largest 

and  best  display . . . .  Diploma  and  Gold  Medal 


FIRE  ENGINES. 

(trials  of  skill  and  capacity) 

For  the  Steam  Engine  throwing  the  largest  quantity  of  water  in 

a  given  time . Diploma  and  Gold  Medal 

For  the  Steam  Engine  throwing  the  greatest  distanco  in  pro¬ 


portion  to  the  amount  of  motive  power . ' . $150 

For  the  Hand  Engine  throwing  the  greatest  distance .  100 

For  the  most  economical  and  serviceable 


Steam  Engine . . . Diploma  and  Gold  Medal 

« 

A  Premium  of  $100  is  offered  to  the  Fire  Company  who,  with  its 
own  Engine  and  bona  fide  active  members,  will  travel  once  around 
the  track,  get  ready,  and  throw  water,  through  fifty  feet  of  hose,  in 
the  shortest  time. 


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